Cook dominates Galva Freedom Fest 5K

Michael Cook of Kewanee ran away from the pack, finishing more than one minute ahead of the rest of the field to win the 2013 Galva Freedom Fest 5K Thursday.

Doug Boock, GateHouse News Service

Michael Cook of Kewanee ran away from the pack, finishing more than one minute ahead of the rest of the field to win the 2013 Galva Freedom Fest 5K Thursday.A standout runner on the Annawan-Wethersfield cross country and track and field teams, Cook posted a time of 16:09 to take the title. Coming in second was Jason Henkins, also of Kewanee, who ran 17:13. Derek Foley of Galva was third at 17:44.Jackie McKown won the women’s title. A Brimfield resident, she clocked 18:54. Kirstie Ramsey, who ran in the 14-and-under category, was second at 19:22. Caitlyn Bishop was third at 20:57.Trophies were presented to Cook and McKown, as well as the top three males and females in each age category.Awards were also presented to the top three males and females who reside within Galva School District boundaries.The top three Galva School District males were Derek Foley in 17:44.9, Luke North 18:04.9 and Mike Bersell 18:29.3.The top three Galva School District females were Heather Anderson 24:08.2, Greta Rux 25:08.4 and Kaleena Conrad 25:56.9.Katie Klein and Dani Gibbs shared the award for most patriotic clothing.Marvin Engels was announced as travelling the farthest – from Texarkana, Texas – and being the oldest participant. A 1949 Galva High School graduate, he is 81.A total of 290 people finished the race.Here are the top three finishers by age division from Thursday’s run: